Les Marécottes from Martigny

Statistics

Difficulty points	564
Length	9.1 km
Average gradient	7.2%
Steepest 100 metres	16.3%
Total ascent	655 m

Difficulty points

564

Length

9.1 km

Average gradient

7.2%

Steepest 100 metres

16.3%

Total ascent

655 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

8 hairpin turns

#80 average steepest climb of Valais

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JulienB15

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lovely climb, great views over the valley, ideal for the finhaut/forclaz/martigny tour

Kevin ^premium

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Nice climb from Martigny that I used as a warm-up towards Barrage Emosson.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:17:55
11 km/h	00:49:35
15 km/h	00:36:22
19 km/h	00:28:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Les Marécottes from Martigny is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Les Marécottes from Martigny is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Les Marécottes from Martigny is 9.1 km long.

The average gradient of Les Marécottes from Martigny is 7.2%.

Les Marécottes from Martigny has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.3%.

The summit of Les Marécottes from Martigny is at 1117 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:17:55 to climb Les Marécottes from Martigny. At 11 km/h the time is 00:49:35, and at 15 km/h 00:36:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:42 is an achievable time.

Les Marécottes from Martigny is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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